New Challenge #232 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

Well things are definitely getting busier for me,
but that is all for the good. 
Still holding out for that job to finally appear but 
in the meantime I'm going good and strong on the
training front.

Just for you all out there I thought I would let you know that
Glitter 'N' Sparkle
are having a DT Call if any of you are interested in applying.
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The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Mothers Day/For A Female

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Sami Stamps who are offering

a $12 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Bubble Bath Fairy Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Pre-cut Circle White Base Card

(stash)

As I am making this an Easel Card I cut a Circle 
for the Backing the same size as the Base Card.

I then covered it with Purple/Green Marble Effect Card.

(stash)

I also cut out another Circle which I cut 
in half to use for the Bottom.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Primrose
Lemon
Canary
Lime Zest
Tea Green
Pastel Blue
Blue Pearl

I then Die-cut the Image out making sure to 
keep the Bubble on the edge
(Sizzex)

I then cut out a larger circle of Green Glitter Paper

(Glitter Sheets - Poundland)

I added the Image to the Glitter Sheet with some 
1mm Foam Pads.
And I added that to the Backing Circle with
3mm Foam Pads to give the Card some depth.

For my Sentiment I set it up on my 
Computer using various Fonts,

and I then Printed it straight off 
on to the Card half for the Bottom.

I then added a strip of Green Rope Chain Ribbon

(stash)

across the top of the half circle.
I then attached it to the Bottom of the Card
with 3mm Foam Pads.

I then added Glossy Accents

(Ranger)

to some of the Bubbles to make them Shine.

Finally I added some Crystal Glamour Dust

(Deco Art)

to the Fairies Wings and Eyelash.
I also sprinkled a little onto the Bubbles
(while the Glossy accents was still wet)
just to give them a shimmer.

New Challenge #231 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi there,

Well things have been very hard for the last few weeks,
but hopefully they are starting to settle down again.
Not only major Drama on the home front,
but I have been laid up ill for the last 2 weeks.
Thought I was just a basic Cold,
but UGGG, it got me good,
every inch of me feels like its been battered and bruised.

But now I'm back (ish) 
and happy to be crafting again.
I know can you imagine it,
so ill I haven't crafted for 2 weeks.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Ppinky Dolls who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Kawaii Betty Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Pre-cut White Base Card

(stash)

I then covered the inside Back with a 
piece of  Dark Cerise Card
(stash)
I also used the 'Flower' Template to cut out a
piece of Gold Metallic Card
(stash)
which is attached to the inside Front.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Almond

Satin

Putty
Blush
Blossom
Pink Carnation
Rose Pink
Cerise
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Sandstone
Caramel
Cocoa
Cyan
Warm Grey 1
Metallic Gold

I also used a White Shake'it Pen

(Graph' It )

to highlight the Dots on the Head Bows.

I then Die-cut the Image out
using a medium Circle Die.

(Sizzex)

I decided the Front of the Card 
looked plain being just White.
So using Pink Ink
(Versa Colour - 33)

I sponged it all over the Front of the Card.
I also used the Pink Ink to 
edge the Image Circle.

I then added my Sentiment,
using the Clear Stamp,
'Some Bunny Loves You..'

(Daisy and Dandelion)

and Tuxedo Black Ink
(Momento)

Finally I added 1mm Seed Pearls

(stash)

to the Pearl Rope on the Little Girls Head.

New Challenge #223 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi again,

Well its that time again and I'm starting to panic.
I have my next Accounting Exam
for Indirect Tax this week.
And all I get from everyone is you know this
and your going to ace it your so good.
the pressure is on now.

I know that I have been doing really well in my Exams to date,
but that is all down to me doing the revision I need.
I want to do well and succeed so I try my hardest to aim for 100%.

So I guess there is nothing for it but to
REVISE
 REVISE
REVISE

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Four Legged Friends

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Fabrika Fantasy who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Fairy-tale Princess Digi Stamp

To begin with I used a Square Glitter Edged Purple Base Card

(stash)

To which I added a Smaller Square of  Purple Linen Paper.

(Tilly Daydream - Docrafts)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Antique Pink
Orchid
Lila
Purple
Maethyst
Plum
Bright Green
Caramel
Cinnamon
Chestnut
Warm Grey 3
Warm Grey 5
Black
Metallic Gold
And using my New Spectrum Noir Glitter Pens
Crystal Clear

Fig

Spun Gold

I then fussy cut the Image out with a 1mm border.

Nest I Die-cut out a Circle

(Sizzex)

using Pearlised Purple Card.
(Ross Papers)

And Placed it in the Center of my Base Card,
with the Image offset on the right of it with Foam Pads.

On the Circle I stamped my Birthday Sentiment
taken from the Hummingbird Collection.

(Apple Blossom - free from Simply Cards and Papercraft)

Using Tuxedo Black Ink

(Momento)

I went around the Edge of the Circle using
5mm Glitter Edged Purple Flower Rhinestones.
And I also added to the top right and bottom left
7mm AB Clear Rhinetones

(both Gems from my stash)

Finally I added a handmade Bow
using 5mm Purple Satin Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

and added a Purple Flower Rhinestone 
to the Center of it.

New Challenge #222 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi again,

Well life is muddling along ok I guess
for the moment.

Still job hunting with no success,
as everyone wants experience or AAT Level 4
GRRRRR.

Home front is going ok as well.
The Teenager is kind of behaving for the moment,
Partner is enjoying his new job,
he got transferred to a driving job after Xmas
which I think is much better for his hand
after his horrific accident at the
beginning of December.
And I am still going strong with my studies.

Coming up next month is my eldest Step-Daughters Birthday
hence todays Card

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Colour - Use Gold/Silver

Our Sponsor this week is:-

KennyK Stamps who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Vikki Lee Vicious Digi Stamp

To begin with I used an A4 Sheet of Red Card,

(stash)

Which I folded in half to make the Base Card.
I then added a Rectangle of  Black Card

(stash)

I then took a Rectangle of Metallic Silver Card
(stash)
and embossed it using a Musical Notes Embossing folder.
(sorry I'm not sure who's it is)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Lipstick Red
Poppy
Berry Red
Bright Green
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 3
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5
Black
Metallic Silver

I then Fussy cut the Image out with a 1mm border.

I next made a small Rectangle of the Red Card
and Layered it with the Black Card

and added the Image onto it.

Using Metallic Silver Peel-Offs

(The Range)

I added the Musical Notations 
and the Microphone.

Also using Glitter Silver Peel-Offs

(The Range)

I added the 'Happy Birthdy'.

To her Bodice and the Guitar
I added Crystal Glamour Dust

(Art Deco)

To her Boots and Lips I added
Glossy Accents

(Range)

Finally I added a strip of  Beige Piano Keys Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

across the bottom left of the card
around the Black.

New Challenge #221 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,

Well its definitely been an interesting time,
here at Chez Moi.
My partners Niece has moved in with me 
and now I have the joys of dealing with
a 16 year old teenager.
And as everyone knows when they get to that age 
they think that they know everything.

I'm not pulling my hair out yet 
but I cant see it being long lol.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Spellbinding Stamps who are offering

3 Images from their store

My Project this

week is:-

Mina Digi Stamp

To begin with I used 6" White Square Base Card

(stash)

To which I layered a Square of Marble Green Paper

(stash)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Lemon

Canary
Yellow
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Blossom
Rose Pink
Poppy
Lilac
Orchid
Amethyst
Purple
Plum
Walnut
Shale
Lime Green
Leaf Green
Grass
Moss
Bright Green
Tea Green
Pastel Blue
Cool Aqua
Turquoise
Marine
Royal Blue
Cool Grey 1
Metallic Silver

I then Fussy cut out the Image.

To make the Image look like it was on the Sea I cut a 
Square Frame out using Leather Effect Royal Blue Card

and a slightly Smaller one using Red Card.
(both from my stash)

I then added a square of Holographic Bubble Vellum

(stash)

under the frames
(to look like waves).

I then wrapped 2 pieces of Nautical White/Red/Blue Ribbon
around the top left and bottom right 
corners of the frame.

(Boyes Haberdashery)

To the Mermaids Bra and Tail I added
Iridescent Mint Green Glitter

(Glitter Magic)

Finally I added Glossy Accents

(Ranger)

to the Silver Anchor on the Image.

New Challenge #220 at Glitter N Sparkle

HAPPY NEW YEAR,

and I wish you all the most joyous 
2017.

Well after a lovely time away,
(despite my parents getting stuck in Norway,
where it took them 4 days to get home
 due to the weather being so bad,
their Flights were being cancelled all the time.)
we are all back home where we belong.

But I think the best news, we as a family have had,
is my Brothers news.
He and his wife are expecting,
and yes to make it more fun they are having
un-identical TWINS.
(hence this weeks project)
I am wishing them both and my nephew
all the best in the coming months,
and I can't wait to meet my new
Nephew and Niece.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

New Beginnings

Our Sponsor this week is:-

A Day For Daisies who are offering

a $12 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

My Mom Loves Daisies Digi Stamp

To begin with I used 6" Square White Card

(stash)

To which I added a slightly smaller square of  Pearlised Purple Card

(Ross Papers)

I then placed a layer of
Cream Pastel Flower Backing Paper.
(Ross Papers)
I also made 2 Rectangle Panels for the Card 
from the Pearlised Purple and 
Cream Flower Paper.
One smallish Rectangle 
and one more like a Strip 
to go across the Middle of the Card

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Satin

Primrose
Lemon
Yellow
Sunflower
Gold
Amber
Pale Pink
Baby Pink
Sunkissed Pink
Dusky Rose
Meadow Green
Apple
Pastel Blue

I cut the Image out into a Square

and Backed it on to some more
of the Pearlised Purple Card

Next I took the 'Twins' Sentiment

(Mink Designs)

and Cut it out around the outside Circle.
I then Backed it onto a Die-cut Circle
(Sizzex)
of the Pearlised Purple.
I added 2 Light Pink Pearls and
2 Light Blue Pearls 
(Anita's)

to the Sentiment

Finally I added Purple Jellies

(stash)

to the Top left and Bottom Right
of the Base Card.

New Challenge #219 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

Well its getting close to that time of year,
and me and my Partner have gone 'up North'
to my Parents house for the holiday season.
Though at the moment this consists of being at theirs
and Animal sitting (Dog and Hens),
while they are off on a Cruise around Norway
seeing the Northern Lights
(lucky them).
But at least we get to have a nice relaxing time
away from home.

This will be my last post for this year everyone,
so I'm wishing you all a
Very Happy Holidays,
and I'll see you all in the New Year.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Xmas With Glitter

Our Sponsors this week are:-

Bugaboo who are offering

7 Images from their store

Ike's Art who are offering

a $15 Gift Certificate

Robyn's Fetish who are offering

3 Images from their store

Sparkle N Sprinkle who are offering

a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Nativity Digi Stamp

from Ike's Art

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used A5 White Rectangle Base Card

(stash)

Which I then Layered with a slightly smaller
Pearlised Gold Card

(stash)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Primrose

Soft Lime
Buttercup
Sunflower
Satin
Sunkissed Pink
Coral
Dusky Rose
Cardinal Red
Burgundy
Tan
Caramel
Terracotta
Cocoa
Chestnut
Henna
Walnut
Emerald
Lush Green
Pine
Pastel Blue
Cool Aqua
Duck Egg
Arctic Blue
Sky Blue
Cyan
Cool Grey 1
Cool Grey 2
Cool Grey 4
Cool Grey 5

I then cut the Image into a Rectangle Shape.

I added Iridescent Mint Green Glitter to 
Joseph's Hood,
Iridescent Ice Blue Glitter to May's Dress,
Holographic Gold Glitter to the Straw
and Holographic Black Glitter to the Bull's Horn.

(All Glitter from Glitter Magic)

Finally I added Black Peel Off Strips

(stash)

around the Image Rectangle.

New Challenge #218 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,

Its amazing how life can go from one extreme to the next in seconds.
Well I've spent quite a lot of time over the last 2 weeks 
in and out of Hospital supporting my Other Half.

He phone me just before the beginning of last weekend 
to inform me that he was in hospital after a accident at work.
It doesn't seem much but he had sliced straight through his hand.
And cut his muscles and we also thought his tendons as well.
He's now had his Operation and is home feeling rather sorry for himself,
and I'm having to look after him,
(doing all the little things you do with out thinking).
All I can say is good job it wasn't his dominant hand
or he would have been totally helpless

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsors this week are:-

Arti Doodles who are offering

4 Images from their store

Morgan's ArtWorld who are offering

3 Images from their store

Polka Doodles who are offering

a $15 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Noel Christmas Mouse Digi Stamp

from Polka Doodles

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used 8x8 Square White Base Card

(stash)

Which I fully covered with a Pearlised Deep Red Card

(Ross Papers)

Next I covered that with a slightly Smaller Square of
Blue/Red Christmas Writing Backing Paper.
I then cut an even smaller square of
Polkadot Backing Paper and set it on an slant
(the Backing papers are Christmas ones I was given)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Pastel Pink

Sunkissed Pink

Poppy
Berry Red
Blush
Sandstone
Caramel
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Henna
Lush Green
Holly
Pastel Blue
Cool Aqua
Black
Metallic Silver

Next I used the 'Let It Snow' Stamp Set
(Simply Cards and Papercraft)
and using the Watermark Ink
(Versamark)
and Silver Tinsel Embossing Powder
(WOW)
I added the snowflakes to the Blue Bauble.
I also added some Crystal Glamour Dust
(Deco Art)
to the Rim and the Bobble on the Santa Hat.

I then cut the Image out in a Rectangle 
and went around the edge of it 
using my Berry Red Promarker Pen.
I also added a sheen to the Image rectangle by
lightly spraying on some
Pearl Diamond Spray and Sparkle
(Crafter's Companion)

I then set it straight on the Card 
and raised it up a little with Foam Pads.

I then Die-cut out 3 Snowflakes 

(I'm not sure who's they are as I've lost my little piece of info paper out of my Die holder)

2 Small and 1 Large.
I then covered them all in Crystal Glamour Dust
and added then around the Image.

Finally I added some 6mm Red Dotted Rhinestones

(stash)

to the Card.

New Challenge #215 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hi,

Well I have survived the Management Costing Exam.
It was rather interesting,
as while I was doing it I found a mistake in
the Exam paper!!!!!
Lets just say I came straight out and complained to my
Tutor that something wasn't right.
So now I have written to the Examining Board
and am awaiting the reply.

I do not want to get penalized for 
something that wasn't my mistake.
so lets wait and see what happens.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Thanks/Thankfulness

Our Sponsor this week is:-

Aurora Wings who is offering

a $10 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

The Secret Digi Stamp

from Aurora Wings

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used a White Pre-Cut Base Card

(stash)

I then sponged Ink on the Base Card,
to make a Marble Effect.
Using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

(Tim Holtz)

Coastal Cabana Ink
(Stampin' Up!)
Lavender Ink.
(Ancient Page)

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Satin

Sunkissed Pink

Coral
Dusky Rose
Lavender
Lilac
Orchid
Amethyst
Purple
Aubergine
Tea Green
Cool Aqua
Arctic Blue
Aegean
Burnt Orange
Sandstone
Cocoa
Henna

I then Fussy cut the Image out.

I handmade the Backing Paper using
Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powders
Aubergine Dream and Teal Wash

(Creative Expressions)

I then Die-Cut it out using a Square Parenthesis.
(X-Cut XCU503401)

Over the top of this I used Pearl Diamond
Spray and Sparkle.
(Crafter's Companion)

For My Sentiment I used the 'Thank You'
Clear Stamp

(All B Designs - Crafts Beautiful)

Which I stamped onto a scrap of White Paper
using Tuxedo Black Ink
(Memento)

I then fussy cut it out around the outline

and added it onto the card using Foam Pads.

Finally I added a mix of 3mm and 1mm AB White Pearls
(stash)
 and Cream 3D Pearl Effects

(Dovecraft)

to the Pearls on the Image.

New Challenge #214 at Glitter N Sparkle

Hello,

Ok well the nerves are starting to kick in.
I have my first Level 3 Accounting Exam
coming up this week
in Management Costing.
I have struggled a bit with this topic 
but its finally clicked in my head
and I feeling fairly confident now.


So fingers crossed everyone please.

The Theme at

Glitter n Sparkle is:-

Anything Goes

Our Sponsors this week are:-

A Day For Daisies who are offering

a $12 Gift Certificate

Art By MiRan who are offering

3 Images from their store

Bugaboo who are offering

7 Images from their store

Scribbles Designs who are offering

a $10 Gift Certificate

My Project this

week is:-

Archangel Digi Stamp

from Art By MiRan

(One of our sponsors)

To begin with I used A4 Sheet of Pearlised Dark Gold Card

(Ross Papers)

Which I folded in half to make the Base Card

Using Ornate Square Frame
(X-Cut XCU503250)

I die-cut out a 'Window' in the Front.

Next I printed off the Image

on White DC Paper

And coloured it in using my Promarker Pens.

Ivory

Satin

Blush
Primrose
Lemon
Yellow
Sunkissed Pink
Antique Pink
Cyan
Ice Grey 1
Ice Grey 2
Ice Grey 3
Ice Grey 4
Warm Grey 1
Warm Grey 2
Metallic Gold

I fussy cut the Image out.

I then added Crystal Glamour Dust

(Deco Art)

to the Wings of the Angel.

Using an A5 sheet of Glitter Cream Card
(stash)
I placed it behind the front panel of the Base Card

and then added the Image to the 'Window'
using Foam Pads.

Using the same Glitter Cream Card
I die-cut out Square Parenthesis Frame

(X-Cut XCU503401)

I used a Watermark Ink
(Versamark)
and Metallic Gold Sparkle Embossing Glitter
(Wow)
with the 'Thank You' Wooden Stamp
(Netto)
for my Sentiment.

Finally I added a Strip of 6mm Pale Pink/Gold Edged Organza Ribbon

(Boyes Haberdashery)

across the Card between the 'Window' and the Sentiment.
Using the Same Pink/Gold Ribbon I handmade a Bow
to go in the Middle of the Strip.